Hey guys, new to the site. Looking for my 1st deal in Bakersfield, Ca. Looking to house hack. I have $18k for. Down payment. Any suggestions? New to investing
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Hello BP Community,
We have a condo for rent that's not available for about a month. I went ahead and posted on Zillow and started marketing given we're 30 days out. It's in great condition, desirable area and I'm co...
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I love learning from these forums and feel compelled to give back. Last year I had the fence and gutters replaced at my home at the same time, just to see what issues may arise in a bigger project later. So here I'll ...
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Hello!I am planning on working with a family member to take a HELOC out on their house to fund my next BRRRR deal. I am curious if there are protections or legalities that need to be in place before I can use that mo...
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For those who've been doing this for a while (or for a short time), what legal entity do you use for your REI business?
A) LLC
B) S-Corp
C) Corporation
D) What's a legal entity?
Extra points if you feel inclined...
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Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment in Augusta.
Purchase price: $245,000
Cash invested: $50,000
This single-family home sits close to the Medical District near Downtown...
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Hi, everyone,I'm reaching out because my wife and I are heading to Durango, Co from Garland (Dallas), TX March 3 through March 6 for a job interview with a local bank! We are SUPER excited and hope I get an offer but...
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My name is Thomas Bolen, I am a real estate agent. I was raised in Mobile, AL later to be a transplant to the Home of the Kentucky Derby Louisville, Kentucky, where I spent the last 10 years. I now call Victoria, TX m...
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I'm in the process of buying the first of, hopefully, many rental properties and am financing it as a joint mortgage applicant with my father. As I understand, we can not apply for a mortgage in an LLC's name and aft...
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Looking for some wisdom here....There’s a great deal on 64 units where I invest but it is part of an estate sale. The owner deceased and the family is selling the real estate as part of the estate sale. I’m a couple...